Texas
joint resolution
joint resolution
* Joint Resolution - act of both houses of Congress by which Texas was annexed
Joint Resolution
There is no annexation treaty of Texas, but James Polk was President when Texas was annexed by joint resolution of Congress.
Annexed Texas as a new state in the union
Resolution passed by both HOUSE OF REPRESENTAVES and SENATE(Congress)
Joint Resolution
A joint resolution of Congress has the force of law if signed by the president. This can be passed by a simple majority in both houses.
Hawaii was annexed without treaty as a result of the Newlands Resolution which was a joint resolution of the US Congress and was signed into law by President William McKinley on 7 July 1898. On 12 August 1898 the flag of the Republic of Hawaii was lowered at Iolani Palace and the US Flag was raised in its place.
Congress can pass a joint resolution revoking an executive agreement.